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Burgers are now the top-selling dish in French restaurants, study says
Burgers are now the top-selling dish in French restaurants, study says
According to a story by the Telegraph, a new study suggests that the burger is now being served in 75 per cent of French restaurants.
KFC opens first outlet in Tibet
According to a story by China Daily, the fried chicken chain became the first Western fast food giant to open a branch in the Tibet autonomous region...
Sonic Drive could dethrone McDonald's, Burger King
According to a story by the Parent Herald, the chain has garnered $4 billion in sales in 2015, and may soon overtake McDonald's and Burger King as the...
McDonald's Sweden turns Happy Meal boxes into VR goggles
According to a story by MSN, the fast-food giant will release Happy Meal boxes that can turn into VR headsets in Sweden.
McDonald's, Burger King engage in ad war in France
According to a story by The Local, the two American burger chains are engaged in an advertising war to win over the fast food fans of France.
Tallink opens first Burger King restaurant in cruise & ferry channel
According to a story by The Moodie Report, Tallink Group launched the first floating Burger King restaurant in the world onboard the Star shuttle...
Starbucks to enter Italy in 2017
The coffee chain announced a partnership with Percassi, the confirmed Starbucks licensee in Italy, to open the first Starbucks store in Milan in early...
McDonald's Japan launches Camembert burger
According to a story by the Mirror, the fast food chain launched a new burger that uses Camembert cheese in Japan.
McDonald's to open first store in Kazakhstan
The fast food chain announced that it will launch the first restaurant in Kazakhstan in Astana on March 8, 2016, making Kazakhstan the 120th country...
McDonald's reopens 'most successful outlet' in the world
According to a story by the Daily Mail, the restaurant on the Champs Elysees in Paris, which was closed last year for renovation and had boasted a...
McDonald’s takes up 40% of Spain’s fast food market
According to an article by Olive Press, the fast food chain dominated 40% of Spain’s fast food market with 474 restaurants nationwide.
McDonald's global comp sales rise for 2015
The fast food giant announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, showing strong performance from the U.K...
Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1
The coffee chain reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015.
Le Pain Quotidien appoints former Starbucks exec as US CEO
The bakery and restaurant chain announced the appointment of Doug Satzman as the US Chief Executive Officer.
Chipotle supplier cuts jobs in the wake of food scare
According to a story by the Business Insider, while Chipotle's same-store sales fell by 30% in December after outbreaks tied to its restaurants, the...
Chipotle to temporarily stop operations on February 8 to hold food safety meetings
According to a story by the Daily Mail, the Mexican food chain will shut down its stores on 8 February for four hours to hold team meetings discussing...
Starbucks to launch new 500 stores in China
According to a story by Reuters, the coffee chain announced that it aims to open 500 stores in China this year.
